Need to lose weight for sciatica surgery

[Rafvulcan]

Hi have had bad sciattica 14 weeks now at a stage were in bed most of day but need to lose weight for surgery through the stomach I need to lose weight for the surgeon to put me onto the 7 month waiting list iam male 47 18stone 8 6ft 1 bmi33.4 so need to lose a bit my wife is putting me on a mixture of slim fast milkshkes and salad diet so as I carnt really exercise hopefully I will lose the weight I need this way I do have the steroid injection soon but success rate isn't great so will probably need surgery anyone any help or been in this situation before any help would be grateful regards dave

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello and a very warm welcome 😊

First of all, please take a look at the Welcome Newbie Post here healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh... for advice about how they forum works and all the things we have on offer.

That’s quite an extreme diet you’re undertaking 😕 please speak to your medical advisor to ensure they keep a close eye on you.

Also try to come onto the forum regularly, daily if you can, reading posts and replying to others. Being part of a community is proven to help weight loss. Why not join our daily chat thread ‘What’s Happening Today? And tell us all a little about your day.

Best wishes and have a great first week

Indigo 😊

[Minniewinny 5 stone Maintainer]

Welcome to the forum Rafvulcan

Have a good slow read of the newbie post that IndigoBlue61 has given you - I call it the sat-nav to the forum benefits..

I would definitely talk to your GP regarding your choice of eating plan.. Replacement meals are not always the best options and you take the risk of gaining it all when you resume eating regular foods again, it maybe better to choose a plan that you eat foods you like but in portions that help you loose weight and keep going..?

Have a wonder around the daily diary in events as many of us are on different types of weight loss plans.. We all respect your freedom to choose your route.. and The daily Weigh In posts are a great way to become a part of the forum family...

Enjoy the forum and join in as much as your able to get the best from it..

Cheering you on 🎉🎉🎉

[G1nny]

Awwwww good luck, hope the best for you.